You are about to bring a new puppy home for the first time – are you ready for housetraining your puppy?
Did you buy, get, or do the following:
1. A crate
Honestly, no matter what the neighbors or your boss says, housetraining your puppy requires a crate. It’s a tool that, when used correctly, will expedite the process.
2. Neutralizer
No matter how much experience you have, the pup will have accidents. It’s an unavoidable event associated with housetraining your puppy. When the pup pees or poops, clean it up and apply the neutralizer. You will avoid future accidents.
3. Poop Bags
Unfortunately, housetraining your puppy means you have to pick up dog poo. Get a supply of ready-made poop bags or use the plastic bags from the grocery or newpaper.
4. Gates
You’ll need to close off rooms where you don’t want the pup eliminating or chewing your stuff. You need at least one gate for housetraining your puppy.
5. Make a vet appointment
What does a vet appointment have to do with housetraining your puppy? You need to make sure the pup is healthy because some conditions will impact (and sometimes retard) housetraining. Example – a urinary tract infection can cause frequent urination.
These are the essential activities and products you need for housetraining.
You can get more helpful information about housetraining your pup in these squidoo lenses:
Five Lies About Housetraining Your Puppy
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